Assessment of Library Holdings, Services and Utilization: Basis for the Accreditation Preparation of an Engineering Department

This study was conducted to assess the Library holdings, services and utilization in Lyceum International Maritime Academy (LIMA) Campus particularly in the College of Engineering. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Results showed that the Faculty members and studentrespondents find that the utilization, services and the book collection on General Education and Engineering Subjects as moderately extensive and functioning very well. The quality of the collections is maintained through regular checking against standard bibliographies avoiding unnecessary duplication of titles and acquiring a wide variety of titles with enduring value. It is recommended to check and update the number of book collections, periodicals and other library materials to support the various instructional needs of the Professional and GE Engineering Faculty and students; and request from the respective colleges the list of references at least every Summer of the next School Year that would be used and would be helpful for the students of the College of Engineering.